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A large, moisture-laden system continues to move through the region, bringing substantial rain. Monitoring locations throughout the Kawartha Conservation watershed have reported 60 to 90 mm of rain since Tuesday. An additional 10 to 30 mm of precipitation is forecast for today before the system moves out of the region this afternoon.

DATE:    Sep 23, 2021
TIME:    9:30 am               

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Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for part of southern Ontario that includes the Kawartha Conservation watershed. Significant rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours as a slow-moving system passes through the region today and tomorrow. Between 40 to 60 mm of rain can be expected before Thursday, and isolated thunderstorms could contribute an additional 10 – 25 mm each day where they develop.

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY

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AUGUST 31, 2021 – Enjoyed by millions of children and families around the world, the timeless classic ‘Caps for Sale’ finds its way to the Ken Reid Conservation Area Story Walk Trail just in time for the Labour Day weekend.

‘Caps for Sale’ is one of the most popular picture books ever published and tells the story of a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys, filled with warmth, humour while also teaching about problem and resolution.

“We have had such an amazing response from parents and children...

August 24, 2021 – As Kawartha Conservation’s newly hired, and first, Forestry Technician, Taylor Frederick has a big responsibility to help local landowners support, grow and nurture their forestry cover; a challenge she said she is enthusiastic to tackle with the support of the 50 Million Tree Program. 

Led by Forests Ontario, the 50 Million Tree Program is a province-wide tree planting initiative with a goal of creating and maintaining healthier, greener, and more sustainable forest ecosystems...

AUGUST 20, 2021 – If you’re a landowner in Scugog Township or a community group in Scugog Township or City of Kawartha Lakes, there is still time to apply for grant funds through the Scugog Water Fund and Kawartha Water Fund for 2021 projects.

The funds are designed to provide financial support to property owners and community groups in undertaking projects that benefit watersheds in the respective communities and area.

Projects include a variety of areas including:

• Agricultural stewardship projects
• Erosion...